Download or read book Crystal and Breanna written by Barbara Mowry and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Crystal Black makes a startling and potentially life-changing find while riding her horse on her mother's farm in Vermont. This heralds the beginning of a summer full of adventure and discovery for her and her best friend, Breanna – one that will test every ounce of the girls’ physical, psychological, and emotional strength as they work together to solve the secrets just beginning to unravel on the property. The Secret of Blackridge Farm is the heartfelt story of two girls discovering the true meaning of friendship and community citizenship. Age-related tensions throw chaos into their lives, however, and cause them to appear destined to lose their friendship before it ever has a chance to take off. Only a tragic accident leads the girls, their families, and townsfolk to discover the true secret of Blackridge Farm.
Download or read book Lia D n Stone of Destiny written by James Raquepau and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2003-03-07 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based in Celtic Ireland, approximately 400-450 A.D., Lia Dán – Stone of Destiny entwines the old gods of the emerald isle in a desperate attempt to rid their land of a power-hungry pre-Viking Norse invader. Using the magical Lia Dán to reach into the future, the Mother Goddess of Celtic Ireland foresees her land dying under waves of invading Norsemen, and so draws herself and her fellow gods into a risky plan to rid the land of this Viking Dreadlord’s presence. Through cautious seeds cultivated when the white-haired invader first arrived, the goddess’s efforts produce Breanna Ban Morna, a skilled warrior who bears a geas of hate against the lord of the Norsemen, a hate fueled by the magic of the druids. The bizarre spell draws Breanna into a web of magic that leads her on a quest to kill the Dreadlord, a quest that would warp the very fabric of time if she carries out the goddess’s plans—plans which could claim her very soul.
Download or read book Brenton Brown written by Alex Wheatle and published by Arcadia Books. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A rich layering of motive and emotion . . . robust dialogue, streetwise humour and muscular, mischievous vernaculour" Independent Set on the streets of Brixton, south London, BRENTON BROWN is a fatal love story about a man who never got over his first love, a perfect love with his half-sister Juliet that has left him unable to form any real relationships since they both decided it must end. "Wheatle's dialogue sings" Guardian Juliet is consumed by guilt because she knows that her half-brother, Brenton, grew up in children's homes with no family to speak of, while she received all her mother's love. She has a career with good prospects in politics, and has married Clayton, a successful banker, to please her mother. He treats her daughter, Breanna, like his own - but secretly he has always suspected that there has been something going on between Juliet and Brenton. Unable to let go physically or emotionally, Brenton takes the advice of his longstanding friend Floyd, and decides to start a new life in another country. When their good intentions fail, Juliet and Brenton must pay the ultimate price. A story about family ties, forbidden love and life, BRENTON BROWN is shot through with robust humour, unforgettable characters, unerringly pitched dialogue and towering emotion.
Download or read book The Candidate written by J. R. McLeay and published by J. R. McLeay. This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people will kill to be the President. When radical fringe candidate James Marshall suddenly becomes the front-runner in the race to be President, powerful interests will do anything to stop him. Just as he's on the brink of capturing the White House, the unthinkable happens. With time running out, James is forced to make an impossible choice between saving his family and the country he loves... Catch the excitement — read the reader reviews: "Starts out with a bang and keeps rolling right to the end." "I couldn't put it down. From beginning to end I sat on the edge of my seat until I finished it." "A rollercoaster ride of political maneuvering, murder, and double-crossing." "A political thriller that hits all the marks." "With the current political climate in America, this book reads like a modern utopia you can only dream of." Keywords: political thriller assassin assassination fbi secret service president politics crime oval office west wing election mystery suspense conspiracy drama murder washington house of cards dc capitol nuclear war korea
Download or read book Running with Faith written by Michael Bacigalupi and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have to admit I struggle with my faith, but my faith has been the reason that I have gotten this far. I seem to question my faith when things go bad and forget and not give God any credit when things are going good. So I ask hows your faith, because mine is stronger and getting stronger every day. Come read with me on some points I learned in our Sunday School Class. I write about this because when you see all that inspires me while I run or compete in marathons and triathlons than there is no way you cant see Gods work. When I am competing in any events especially long events, I catch myself talking to God. Even though I am running with thousands of people, you are still by yourself. I have to pray or talk to God or I will find myself starting to think about the long distance to much and negative thought starts creeping in my mind. This book will inspire you with touching stories of courage and faith.
Download or read book Lyla s New Job steamy romance spicy workplace written by Tamara Earthsong and published by Michelle Poirier. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyla has finally quit her soul-sucking call center job after working there for over a decade. Her income as a cam girl has grown enough to make it a full-time job. Some of her viewers are just so sweet. When she's on camera, she does her best to give them a nice day and a good time. Outside of work, she's doing her best to support all her friends through their hard times. It's what she always does. Helps other people. Handles situations as best she can. Right now she's helping Jeremy and Breanna with their situation, a wedding that should have been their dream wedding, but is instead one last bid for Breanna's parents to control her life. Lyla will do everything she can to help them through this. After spending more than a decade raising her younger sister, Lyla feels adrift after her sister moves out to start her own life. So she does what she always does. Spends her time helping other people. Romance isn't in the cards for her. She knows this. So why is it that when she runs into a guy at the bar when she goes out for a few drinks after a good night at work, her heart keeps thumping funny anytime he's near? ********** Trigger warnings: Talk about alcoholic, abusive, and homophobic parents.
Download or read book Mind Over Murder written by J.J. Brass and published by Rainbow Crush. This book was released on 2024-02-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit the quaint town of Serenity Bay, where gossip travels faster than the speed of love. Valentine's Day takes an unexpected turn in "Mind Over Murder," the latest installment of the Serenity Bay Mysteries by J.J. Brass. When psychic medium Gabriel Kolter descends upon the town, offering his otherworldly insights to curious residents, little does he know that this visit will lead to his own demise. After providing an open mediumship session to the townsfolk, the psychic is found murdered, leaving the town shrouded in an eerie atmosphere. Enter Lucy Larkin, a spirited twenty-something with a penchant for amateur sleuthing. In an attempt to win the approval of the gruff yet captivating Detective Johnson, Lucy dives headfirst into the investigation, determined to unveil the truth behind the psychic's untimely demise. With suspects aplenty and a town full of secrets, Lucy navigates the tangled relationships and enigmatic pasts of Serenity Bay's residents. Will she uncover the killer's identity before love's favorite day is forever stained with the shadows of a chilling murder? As Valentine's Day approaches, join Lucy Larkin in this captivating cozy mystery. In "Mind Over Murder," she puts her wits to the test, attempting to solve a puzzle where love, secrets, and the supernatural converge in a spellbinding small-town tale.
Download or read book The Chalk Boy written by Joshua Conkel and published by Original Works Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis: Beneath its boring facade there is more going on in the tiny town of Clear Creek than the opening of the new Taco Bell. Four of the town's local girls are here to take you on a tour of their funny, yet brutal reality. They struggle with faith, friendship, sex, the occult, algebra, and the disappearance of... The Chalk Boy. This is a deathly black comedy that punches as hard as your high school bully. Cast Size: 4 Females
Download or read book Lann D n Blades of Destiny Revised Edition II written by James Raquepau and published by Destiny Cycle Books. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fifth century, the arrival of a brutal band of pre-Viking Norse raiders entwines the Mother Goddess of Celtic Ireland in a desperate bid to rid her island of the invaders turned settlers. Danu and her fellow Tuatha Gods draw Breanna Ban Morna, a Gaelic warrior with blood from both sides, into a quest to find Lann Dàn, one of three pieces of magic needed to remove the Norse Dreadlord and his ilk from their land. While meeting Danu in a secret grove, Croí Dàn chooses Breanna as Erin’s Hero. As the Mother Goddess sets the young warrior on a quest to find the Blades of Destiny, little does Breanna know the Dreadlord has invoked ancient enemies of the Tuatha. After an intervention by the Sun God Lugh, Erin’s Hero pursues her goal of vanquishing the Norsemen. Yet, when the headstrong warrior chosen by the Tuatha Gods to save the Gaels of Erin learns her Chief is in danger, she decides he must be her priority and not another quest for magic laid upon her by Lugh. Will her decision doom them all to a destiny that leads to the Norse ruling the Gaels of Erin?
Download or read book Lia D n Stone of Destiny Revised Edition I written by James Raquepau and published by Destiny Cycle Books. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ćroí Dàn claims Breanna Ban Morna as Erin’s Hero after freeing her chief but failing to slay her Norse father. The Heart of Destiny leads her Hero to seek out Lia Dàn while evading the Dreadlord’s pursuit. Having acquired the Stone of Destiny, Breanna must wield the magic of the Triple Dàns to remove her father and his ilk from her land, a feat that will warp the Emerald Island’s fabric of time—and could claim Breanna’s soul! Could a warrior in ancient times change Ireland’s timeline to ensure Gael’s will rule? It would take a Hero and the Tuatha Gods who back her to make that happen!
Download or read book Walk the Edge written by Katie McGarry and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Can a good girl and a bad boy work together to solve each other’s problems? . . . A daring love story filled with blackmail, revenge, and unexpected trust.” —School Library Journal Smart. Responsible. That’s seventeen-year-old Breanna’s role in her large family, and heaven forbid she put a toe out of line. Until one night of shockingly un-Breanna-like behavior puts her into a vicious cyberbully’s line of fire—and brings fellow senior Thomas “Razor” Turner into her life. Razor lives for the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, and good girls like Breanna just don’t belong. But when he learns she’s being blackmailed over a compromising picture of the two of them—a picture that turns one unexpected and beautiful moment into ugliness—he knows it’s time to step outside the rules. So they make a pact: He’ll help track down her blackmailer, and in return she’ll help him seek answers to the mystery that’s haunted him—one that not even his club brothers have been willing to discuss. But the more time they spend together, the more their feelings grow. And suddenly they’re both walking the edge of discovering who they really are, what they want, and where they're going from here. “An intoxicating and unforgettable romance that kept me glued to the page.” —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures “Her characters are real people with real problems and I cheer them every step of the way. Ready for a new addiction? Look no further than Katie McGarry’s books.” —Gena Showalter, New York Times–bestselling author of Firstlife “By far my #1 favorite author.” —Lori Foster, New York Times–bestselling author of Watching Over You
Download or read book Things Not Seen written by Al Lacy and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ninth book in the Angel of Mercy series, nurse Breanna Baylor Brockman is temporarily assigned to Dr. McClay Lowry at a clinic in Redstone, Colorado. Soon after she arrives, someone starts a methodical killing spree in the town, murdering even Dr. Lowry's wife. Breanna suspects who the killer is -- but before she can confirm her suspicion, he kidnaps Breanna and imprisons her in a mountain cabin, where he promises to execute her in a few days. While he's gone, storms and a rising river threaten the cabin, testing Breanna's faith even more. Al Lacy delivers another dramatic story that demonstrates the power of a faith based on Things Not Seen.
Download or read book Serenity Bay Mysteries 1 2 3 Special Edition written by J.J. Brass and published by Rainbow Crush. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join amateur sleuth Lucy Larkin as she solves murders in Serenity Bay, the quaint little town she calls home. This charming box set includes the first three books in the beloved Serenity Bay Mysteries series, as well as the tie-in book Death Among the Petals. In Murder Over the Rainbow, Lucy finds herself entangled in a murder investigation when local artist Marcus Briggs is found dead at the site of a proposed rainbow crosswalk. Teaming up with the surly yet endearing Detective Johnson, Lucy navigates a town filled with colorful characters, secrets, and suspects aplenty. In Murder by the Books, Lucy and her uncle Frank stumble upon an unfinished manuscript that leads them to suspect a real-life murder. Join them as they unravel the mystery with the help of quirky characters, including new friends and an insightful librarian. In Murder by Night, Lucy, now working as a local florist, finds her quiet life disrupted once again. Can she and Detective Johnson solve a series of muggings before deadly crimes are committed? This special edition also includes Death Among the Petals by Penelope Hawthorne. In the idyllic town of Serenity Bay, retired neighbors and gardening enthusiasts Violet and Sage are preparing for the annual Garden Show when the event's charming judge, Milhouse Wainwright, is found dead in Violet's rose bush. Using their gardening knowledge and sharp wit, Violet and Sage dig into the town's secrets, uncovering deceit, jealousy, and old rivalries in Serenity Bay's blooming gardens. Filled with heaps of humor and heart, this collection is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, small-town comforts, and eccentric characters. Get ready for a relaxing journey through Serenity Bay, where secrets abound and mysteries await.
Download or read book Murder by Night written by J.J. Brass and published by Rainbow Crush. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the enchanting town of Serenity Bay, where secrets lurk around every corner, and mysteries await in the most unexpected places. Follow Lucy Larkin, marketing maven turned local florist, as her quiet life takes a dramatic turn. When a routine night deposit at the bank ends in robbery, Lucy once again joins forces with the determined Detective Johnson. With a series of muggings turning deadly, can they catch the culprit before more crimes are committed? Get ready for a charming, humorous, and heartwarming story that will keep you guessing until the very end. "Murder by Night" is the perfect cozy mystery for those who adore small-town allure, quirky characters, and a touch of comedy. Dive into this captivating tale of secrets and suspense in Serenity Bay.
Download or read book Murder by Christmas written by J.J. Brass and published by Rainbow Crush. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join amateur sleuth Lucy Larkin as she attends a festive Christmas Eve party with the cast and crew of Serenity Bay's beloved holiday musical. The partygoers make the best of it when the lights go out and a winter snowstorm traps everyone inside, but the evening takes a chilling turn when murder rocks the celebration. As hidden secrets are revealed, Lucy finds herself entangled in a web of jealousy, love, and unexpected motives. With no way in or out, it's up to her to unravel the truth and expose the murderer among them. Can Lucy uncover the killer's surprising identity before the snow melts and the holiday spirit is forever tainted? Dive into a winter wonderland of mystery with "Murder by Christmas," a cozy holiday tale that will keep you guessing. Experience the magic of the season tinged with suspense as snow falls, secrets unfold, and Lucy discovers that, even in the midst of celebration, darkness can lurk where you least expect it. Get ready for a holiday read that combines the joy of Christmas with the whimsical comedy of a charming cozy mystery!
Download or read book Side Hustles For Dummies written by Alan R. Simon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get yourself paid and broaden your skillset with this everyday guide to side hustles The gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds, partly because it’s easier to find a flexible work-life balance. Those of us who don't want to leave our full-time jobs, however, can still grab a piece of excitement and extra income for ourselves by starting a side hustle. Or you can bundle your own personalized set of side hustles to replace your full-time job and take full control of your professional life. Whether you're thinking about driving for Uber, developing apps, or starting an online boutique, Side Hustles For Dummies walks you through every step of the way of starting your own side gig. You'll learn about how to structure your new business and keep records, create backup plans, and steer clear of scams. You'll also: Find out whether you need investment capital and learn what your new time commitments will be Learn to create a business plan and patch any holes in it before you get started Discover how to incorporate a vibrant side hustle into your already busy life Learn how to adjust your side hustle to meet changes in your personal life and the overall business climate Side hustles are for everyone, from high school and college students to full-time professionals to retirees. If you've been looking for an excuse to pursue your latest passion, hobby, or interest—or you're just in the market for some extra income—Side Hustles For Dummies is the easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide to creating a rewarding and engaging new life.
Download or read book The Guinness Book of Names written by Leslie Dunkling and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
